OGDEN, Utah - Weber State football head coach Ron McBride
has named John Zamberlin an assistant coach with the Wildcat football
program. Zamberlin will coach the
defensive tackles for the Wildcats.

"John brings a lot of experience and it's great for us to
have him here at Weber State," said WSU head coach Ron McBride. "He is very knowledgeable and will be a great
teacher for our defense. He is a good
team guy who will be a great addition for us."

Zamberlin is no stranger to Weber State or the Big
Sky. For the past four seasons he was
the head coach at Idaho State. He also
spent time as an assistant coach at Eastern Washington.

"It's a great opportunity for me to come to Weber State
with Coach McBride and Weber State," Zamberlin said. "I have always respected Coach McBride and his
staff. We have a great group of players here
that are working hard and I'm just excited to be here and help the Wildcats."

Prior to coaching at Idaho State Zamberlin was the head
coach at Central Washington for ten seasons from 1997 to 2006. At Central Washington he compiled a 63-41
overall record and twice advanced the Wildcats to post-season play.

Before becoming a head coach Zamberlin spent nine seasons
as an assistant coach with stints at the University of Richmond, Eastern
Washington, and the University of Massachusetts.

As a player Zamberlin played linebacker in the NFL for
six seasons, playing 78 total games with the New England Patriots (1979-1982)
and the Kansas City Chiefs (1983-1984). He was a fifth round draft choice of
New England out of Pacific Lutheran University, where he earned a degree in
1979 in physical education.

McBride also announced Kamaal Ahmad has been named the
Director of Football Operations and NFL Liason for the Wildcats. Ahmad has been a member of the WSU football coaching
staff for the past five seasons.